Agency Corrections Dept

Contractor Lutheran Social Services - Portland House

SWIFT Contract Number B43417

Project Name Care and Custody of State Work Release offenders

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Contractor provided room, board, supervision, and programming to Minnesota Department of Corrections offenders eligible for the work release program as established in Minnesota Statutes, sections 241.26 and 244.065; and DOC Policy 205.120, "Work Release." The objective of the work release program is to provide offenders with a structured release back into the community, which includes an employment component.

There are no state operated residential community corrections facilities (halfway house or county jail) that can provide room, board, supervision and work release programming to select offenders. Having the State build and operate a county jail or halfway house for one or two offenders in a select geographic location is cost-prohibitive. Contracting with existing facilities is a cost-effective way for the department to provide work release opportunities.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 07/01/2010 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $800000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $800000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General Fund

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) The Minnesota Department of Corrections contracts for work release services with numerous facilties that provide services in the geographic areas where work release services are needed. Emphasis is made to contract with county jails, as they are secure facilities managed by county officials and they receive licenses to operate by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. In addition, residential community corrections facilities are utilized, as they are licensed by Department of Corrections under Minnesota Rules, chapter 2920. If there is a need for additional services in a geographic area that cannot be met by contracting with a county jail or a DOC licensed residential community corrections facility, the work release unit then explores contracting with halfway houses that have: a room and board license, approval by the local community to provide work release programming, are willing to provide 24 hour coverage, and can provide programming as outlined in the Work Release Guideline manual.​

Evaluator Name Terry Byrne

Evaluator Email Address terry.byrne@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very Good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very Good

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied